Classical CornerThe Real Group‘s “Gee Mine or Mozart’s” is a great example of how to add your own flare to a classic(al) song.

Album ReviewThe Real Group‘s new release The Real Album is really, really good, for reals. Dave offers the perspective of a long-time fan, and Christopher repents for his Real Group ignorance and pledges allegiance.

Album Review The boyz give their take on Imprint, the latest album by the UGA Accidentals. Production by breakout aca-producer Charlie Forkish, upbeat energetic songs, arbitrary syllables, and dreamy boys take center stage. The last song on the album takes their breath away, and Christopher names the best male solo he’s heard this year.

Music from the Future Kendall Young from Kettering High School’s group Eleventh Hour is 17 going on 30. Her performance on their yet-to-be-released Bareilles track “Bottle It Up” is like whoa.

Song Suggestion Christopher wants someone to arrange Muse‘s “Resistance” and send it to him. Kthxbai.

Names You Should Know On the eve of Don Gooding‘s retirement from a cappella, Dave takes a moment to laud Don’s tremendous contributions to the a cappella community. And Don appreciates the compliment about his mustache.

Arrangement SpotlightLilli Lewis‘ style of arrangement and performance is super organic, and it reminds us all that we don’t always need fancy tricks and jens and jos to make good music. Just clap yo’ hands and sing.

Album Review Hunky Danish sextet Basix has delivered a double-disc, all-original album for your listening pleasure. Dave loves the first disc, and especially the funky, groovy tracks; but he uses the boring songs on the second album to teach a lesson about editing yourself. Christopher had a few favorites, but the obvious song lyrics and faux boy band style sometimes felt like a big dude in the gym trying to express his feelings.